Houston's rep: 'Whitney is in great health'

By Anonymous

Friday, February 26, 2010

The pop superstar took her Nothing But Love shows to Australia this month (Feb10), but Houston's tour Down Under has been marred by complaints from critics and fans who claim the star has been struggling to complete her sets.

Houston allegedly coughed her way through a show in Brisbane, taking regular breaks to catch her breath, while fans are reported to have walked out of her concert in Sydney when the singer's voice began to crack.

A spokesperson for the I Will Always Love You hitmaker recently shrugged off rumours the star has been struggling with poor health, but the denial refused to dampen speculation.

Now Houston's publicist Kristen Stewart has released a statement to reiterate claims the singer is not ill - and the star is not letting criticism of her Australian dates get her down.

The rep says, "Whitney is in great health and having a terrific time on her tour and with her fans. Her fans were dancing and singing along with her and Whitney appreciates their support."

Houston's Australian promoter Andrew McManus adds, "All I can say is what happened to the Australian positive support of someone who has seen difficult times and is now up on stage, warts and all, presenting herself like an open book for the world to see."